Aveiro, Portugal
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Master in Microbiology
The Master´s course in Microbiology aims to provide students with advanced skills in fundamental and applied microbiology. This is an area in which knowledge is rapidly expanding, incorporating high technological innovation and integrating several areas of the biology, such as genetics, molecular biology and immunology, among others. In this context, the training of specialists must cover the different domains in which the impact and action of microorganisms are recognized as relevant, namely, in industry, in the area of human health and in the protection of the environment.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
1st Semester
- Evolution and Microbial Diversity
- Applied And Environmental Microbiology
- Physiology And Microbial Genetics
- Safety And Food Microbiology
- Free Option I
2nd Semester
- Cyto-metrics And Immunology
- Microbiology And Health
- Free Option II
Year 2
- Transferable Skills in Life Sciences
- Dissertation / Project / Internship
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Career Opportunities
Microbiology overlaps other areas of biology, such as genetics, molecular biology and immunology, among others. Career opportunities in the field of microbiology span several sectors, including public health organizations, clinical analysis laboratories (including hospitals), environmental organizations, industry (food, pharmaceuticals, personal care products), water treatment plants, institutions teaching and research, etc. Thus, professional opportunities include different areas of expertise in microbiology and related areas.